Ebook: The way of the world: readings in Chinese philosophy

The dynamic relationship between the individual and society has been a central concern of Taoism from its ancient beginnings-which is perhaps why certain Taoist classics, like Sun Tzu's Art of War, are so often consulted these days for leadership advice. This anthology presents a wide range of texts revealing the processes of integrating personal spirituality with social responsibility central to Taoist tradition across the centuries and throughout the schools. There are a wealth of approaches to life in the world presented here, but at the heart of each is an understanding that even a mystic must be socially responsible and that self-cultivation is primary preparation for anyone called to lead.;Inner work / from Guanzi -- Mental arts I / from Guanzi -- Mental arts II / from Guanzi -- Purifying the mind / from Guanzi -- Interpreting Lao / Han Fei -- Taking lessons from Lao / Han Fei -- The fisherman and the woodcutter / Shao Yong -- The man of Deer Gate: a letter from retirement / Pi Rixiu -- Huang Shi's silk text / Zhang Shangying -- Wenshi's classic on reality / Officer Xi.